Automation Controls Engineer

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science, developing technologies for various industries.

• Controls Engineer will analyze user requirements, process design, and mechanical equipment design to create controls architecture for automated systems.
• Work closely with engineers and technicians to define and perform experiments to develop process technologies and solutions.
• Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts.
• Apply controls theory to solve challenging process control and monitoring problems.

• Work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to translate process requirements into controls designs and methodologies to ensure process quality.
• Produce appropriate documentation of controls architecture to facilitate clear communication of requirements to internal and external resources.
• Interface with vendors to select components that meet the needs of the equipment under development.
• Develop robust code that delivers desired functionality from equipment under development.
• Create intuitive Human Machine Interfaces on PC‑based platforms to deliver desired level of control and feedback from machines and testing apparatus.
• Work directly with internal IT resources to implement network connectivity and appropriate permissions to ensure equipment functionality.
• Perform debugging and modification of new and existing equipment to facilitate development activities.
• Work with mechanical designers and controls technicians to resolve issues and guide best practices.
• Coordinate with controls resources to ensure that hardware, software, and the related documentation stay in sync via appropriate change‑management tools and processes.
• Design and implement test plans to validate that equipment meets functional requirements and prepare written reports summarizing findings.
• Perform safety analyses and compliance assessments via identification of key risks and issues to comply with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Minimal travel expected during development (up to 15%). Up to 25% during manufacturing deployment.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related degree with a minimum of 3+ years of experience in development of personal computers (PC) and/or programmable logic controller (PLC) based systems.
• Experience programming automated machines with controls logic and configuring controls networks.
• Experience in producing detailed definitions and associated documentation of controls system architecture.
• Experience in specifying and configuring compatible controls hardware to construct controls systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills demonstrated using advanced data analysis.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and AutoCAD Vault.

• Experience with controls hardware and programming (Omron preferred).
• Experience producing controls systems that interface with SCADA and MES systems.
• Experience performing machine safety analyses.
• Structured text programming.
• Experience working with large, geographically diverse project teams.
• Experience in the fiber optic industry.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
• Company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout the career, combined with matching contributions to 401(k) savings plans.
• Health and well‑being benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company‑paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues for exceptional contributions.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Pay range: $88,522.00 – $, depending on location, experience, and other factors.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment.

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